PROGRAM LEVEL
The Doctor of Philosophy program (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering degree provides an opportunity for students to pursue a research program in a specialized area and develop a dissertation that embodies the results of original research and gives evidence of high scholarship. The PhD thesis shall make an original and significant contribution to engineering knowledge. The PhD in Mechanical Engineering student may choose one of the following disciplines to carry out their research for the dissertation: Thermofluids, Materials and Manufactures, and Solid Mechanics. The PhD program consists of 75 credits after the MSc degree. There are 7 courses that are required to be completed before starting the dissertation. Each course is 3 credits, and the dissertation is 54 credits. The courses are common among all the Departments of College of Engineering. The dissertation must represent a significant contribution to the field of study. The PhD student is required to defend their dissertation before a jury which consists of the supervisor, an internal examiner, and an external examiner (from another university).
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
DETAILED STUDY PLAN
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PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
a) Demonstrate detailed critical knowledge of specialist theories, principles and concepts of civil engineering and its major current issues.
b) Apply highly specialized and expert skills of mathematics, chemistry, physics, computing, safety, and engineering to research complex and sophisticated problems that includes analysis, design, optimization, and control of components, systems, and processes important in civil engineering practice.
c) To demonstrate significant range of professional skills to communicate results of research and innovation to peers and others.
d) To articulate and practice professional, ethical, and societal responsibilities.
e) Deal with very complex and/or new situations, issues and/or problems, and make informed judgments in situations where data/information is very limited and /or inconsistent.
f) To critically analyze, evaluate and/or synthesize complex ideas and information to develop creative and original solutions/interpretations to problems and issues.
